There are 7 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IAD - CLT
2h 10m$108–301Drive 365.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlottecar 365.4 mi
6h 52m$67–97Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
4h 6m$127–809Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
9h 30m$71–153Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
9h 47m$114–256Bus via Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Charlottesville Alderman Rdbus Piedmont Express
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
10h 5m$69–108Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Charlotte365.4 mi
6h 52m
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte is to bus via Charlottesville which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $100 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Charlotte is 331 miles. The road distance is 367.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $100 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 9h 30m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Charlotte Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Charlottesville Alderman Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Charlotte.
There are 850+ hotels available in Charlotte.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Charlotte. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.